http://www.news8000.com/sports WKBT recent articles. en-US © 2011 WKBT Sports Sports en-US © 2011 WKBT http://www.news8000.com/sports/La-Crosse-Central-sweeps-track-and-field-regional/-/330/13564486/-/5ac857z/-/index.html Sawyer Smith places 1st in 4 events for the Red Raiders. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:46:44 GMT 13564486 2012-05-22T04:46:44Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Twins-lose-16-4-fail-to-sweep-Brewers/-/330/13500108/-/ao5qm4/-/index.html Jason Marquis was hit hard in his shortest start of the season and the Minnesota Twins couldn't contain Jonathan Lucroy. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:14:44 GMT 13500108 2012-05-21T14:14:44Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Pientok-pulling-double-duty/-/330/13497046/-/c2mqmxz/-/index.html The Whitehall senior is playing huge roles this spring for both the Dairyland Conference Champion Norse track and field and baseball teams. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:19:03 GMT 13497046 2012-05-21T04:19:03Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Eagles-season-ends-at-NCAA-III-Regional/-/330/13486522/-/uk4wruz/-/index.html WIAC conference foe UW-Whitewater defeats UW-La Crosse 10-7 in an NCAA III Midwest Regional elimination game. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:17:24 GMT 13486522 2012-05-19T00:17:24Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Lowrie-Happ-lead-Astros-past-slumping-Brewers-4-0/-/330/13478110/-/yks4st/-/index.html The Milwaukee Brewers had several opportunities to score Thursday night. They couldn't capitalize on any of them. Fri, 18 May 2012 15:18:39 GMT 13478110 2012-05-18T15:18:39Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Morneau-homers-Twins-beat-Tigers-4-3/-/330/13478096/-/156jg7pz/-/index.html Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a wrist injury, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Fri, 18 May 2012 15:17:56 GMT 13478096 2012-05-18T15:17:56Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Wolf-has-tough-start-as-Brewers-fall-to-Astros-8-3/-/330/13435422/-/xc4jdtz/-/index.html Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers had not yielded more than two earned runs in seven straight starts heading into Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:37:04 GMT 13435422 2012-05-17T14:37:04Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Twins-beat-sloppy-Tigers-11-7/-/330/13435412/-/gjctkn/-/index.html Jamey Carroll hit a two-run double in the sixth inning to give Minnesota the lead, and the Twins outlasted the sloppy Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Wednesday night. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:19 GMT 13435412 2012-05-17T14:36:19Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Greinke-Ishikawa-lead-Brewers-over-Mets-8-0/-/330/13414392/-/tgen1u/-/index.html Zack Greinke overcame his road woes and ran his scoreless streak to 15 innings, Travis Ishikawa homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-0 Tuesday night for a split of the two-game series. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:37 GMT 13414392 2012-05-16T13:54:37Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Twins-falter-against-Lowe-in-5-0-loss-to-Indians/-/330/13414384/-/10nm14b/-/index.html Derek Lowe didn't fool the Minnesota Twins. His trusty sinker was so good he didn't have to. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:53:33 GMT 13414384 2012-05-16T13:53:33Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Sports-Round-Up-May-15-2012/-/330/13411682/-/hmhij2z/-/index.html La Crosse Central clinches at least a share of the MVC softball championship with an 8-1 win over Holmen. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:17:32 GMT 13411682 2012-05-16T04:17:32Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Brewers-botch-chances-rundown-in-3-1-loss-to-Mets/-/330/13396362/-/qlw0odz/-/index.html The Milwaukee Brewers had plenty of opportunities against a 41-year-old starter and a struggling closer. The defending NL Central champs just can't seem to get that big hit right now. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:48:22 GMT 13396362 2012-05-15T13:48:22Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Twins-take-late-lead-but-can-t-hold-off-Indians/-/330/13396356/-/drbyif/-/index.html Ryan Doumit's two-run blast sailed into the upper deck in left field, and he was swarmed by his teammates as he hit the dugout to celebrate his game-tying, eighth-inning home run. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:47:41 GMT 13396356 2012-05-15T13:47:41Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Sports-Round-Up-May-14-2012/-/330/13393576/-/m2g1moz/-/index.html Championship Monday in the MVC as Holmen sweeps La Crosse Central to win the outright conference title. Tue, 15 May 2012 05:35:46 GMT 13393576 2012-05-15T05:35:46Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Packers-sign-5-tryout-players-waive-T-Campbell/-/330/13386822/-/hlx3l7/-/index.html The Green Bay Packers have signed tackle Shea Allard, wide receiver Jarrett Boykin, guard Grant Cook, wide receiver Curenski Gilleylen and cornerback Otis Merrill. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:44:58 GMT 13386822 2012-05-14T21:44:58Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Brewers-can-t-complete-sweep-lose-to-Cubs-8-2/-/330/13379942/-/k4784iz/-/index.html Given the chance to finish off a sweep and continue their dominance at home against a division rival, the Milwaukee Brewers watched their bullpen give away what had been a close game. Mon, 14 May 2012 13:22:00 GMT 13379942 2012-05-14T13:22:00Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Romero-roughed-up-Jays-lose-4-3-to-Twins/-/330/13379930/-/10gs3m9z/-/index.html Ricky Romero had his shortest outing since opening day, and the Blue Jays' rally fell just short. Mon, 14 May 2012 13:21:16 GMT 13379930 2012-05-14T13:21:16Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Butzler-gets-tryout-with-Packers/-/330/13360722/-/mjga0uz/-/index.html Tomah native and UW-Stout offensive lineman Tyler Butzler hopes to earn a spot on Green Bay's 90-man roster. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:57:53 GMT 13360722 2012-05-14T03:57:53Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Packers-sign-all-8-picks-14-undrafted-free-agents/-/330/13093392/-/fskynvz/-/index.html The Packers have signed all eight of their draft choice, including their top pick -- linebacker Nick Perry. Fri, 11 May 2012 21:54:11 GMT 13093392 2012-05-11T21:54:11Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Alvarez-pitches-Blue-Jays-past-Twins-6-2/-/330/13071928/-/14msonrz/-/index.html Henderson Alvarez pitched seven strong innings to win his third straight start for the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-2 over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:37:33 GMT 13071928 2012-05-11T14:37:33Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Angels-finally-give-Santana-help-in-win-over-Twins/-/330/13054330/-/ahjwfn/-/index.html Ervin Santana pitched 7 1-3 innings and got some run support from the Los Angeles Angels offense for the first time in his past six starts in a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. Thu, 10 May 2012 14:11:17 GMT 13054330 2012-05-10T14:11:17Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Votto-s-RBI-double-helps-Reds-beat-Brewers-2-1/-/330/13015160/-/1llbph/-/index.html Brewers can't capitalize off of Zack Greinke's performance of 8 shutout innings. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:57:33 GMT 13015160 2012-05-09T23:57:33Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Peterson-progressing-Vikings-stress-caution/-/330/13014642/-/9q4tk4z/-/index.html Roughly four months into his post-surgical rehabilitation, Peterson is ahead of the average pace for this injury recovery. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:56:36 GMT 13014642 2012-05-09T23:56:36Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Brewers-offense-breaks-out-in-8-3-win-over-Reds/-/330/12955244/-/10cjkq1z/-/index.html Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run triple, helping the Milwaukee Brewers shake off their recent offensive struggles in an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:43:42 GMT 12955244 2012-05-09T13:43:42Z http://www.news8000.com/sports/Diamond-sparkles-for-Twins-topping-Angels-5-0/-/330/12955174/-/wnyqtk/-/index.html Scott Diamond pitched a career-best seven scoreless innings in his season debut and Ryan Doumit hit a two-run homer, giving the Minnesota Twins a much-needed jolt in a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:43:02 GMT 12955174 2012-05-09T13:43:02Z